NURS 410 - Nursing Care of Patients with Psychiatric/Mental Health Problems

4 credits
This course focuses on the nursing care of persons with acute and chronic mental health and psychiatric disorders. The nursing process is used as a tool for assessing, planning, and implementing care and evaluating outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the biopsychosocial origins of mental illness, the available research evidence to support current practice, and the importance of effective interprofessional teams. Clinical experiences will take place in a variety of settings. Three lecture periods and 1 credit clinical hours.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 393
Corequisite(s): None